As the end of 2019 approaches, now is a good time to reflect on the past year. Cyber security is a business that’s rapidly growing with all of the advances in technology. As protection gets better, so do hackers with their ability to get around these security measures. Here are some of the biggest cyber security threats of 2019!
Social Hacking
The biggest risk for a data breach within your company comes from your own staff, but it’s not done purposefully. Something as simple as an employee clicking on a phishing email or malicious link is enough to give a hacker access to the information that they need.
To minimize this risk, allow employees to bring their own devices to work, provide proper safety training, and/or limit computer access to only the resources necessary for work.
Ransomware
Many hackers install Ransomware into business software, which is malware that is specifically designed to lock a business network and encrypt their data. When the Ransomware is complete, typically a large amount of money is demanded in order for a business to gain their information back.
Again, employee training is crucial to ensure that they know the signs of suspicious activity. It’s also a good idea to invest in virus scanning software that can detect malware early on. A disaster recovery plan allows you to easily recover any lost data so that your business doesn’t suffer after an attack.
Poor Updating
Hackers look for weaknesses in your system to breach access. If you aren’t updating your programs and software, it leaves your system vulnerable to an attack. Many software vulnerabilities have solutions, but they only work if you update your system regularly.
It only takes a few minutes for a hacker to breach security, so automatic updates are the best solution to this problem. Out-of-date software needs to be updated as soon as a newer version becomes available.
DDoS Attacks
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks overwhelm a person’s network resources so that they can’t even process traffic on their device anymore. DDoS attacks are dangerous because they prevent you from being able to get things done by slowing your computer down or simply not allowing you to access your own data.
The bad thing about DDoS attacks is that they’re typically masking an even bigger security breach. Because there are so many different types of DDoS attacks, hiring a professional such as J&P PC Solutions is best to protect your business from these types of attacks.
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We are dedicated to providing 24/7 solution-oriented, professional service to all of our clients. For your disaster recovery plans or other IT services, give us a call at (443)-588-5808 or contact us on our website!
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